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Summary:

Indian journalist Rana Ayyub, known for her investigative reporting and criticism of Hindu nationalism, is facing new threats. These threats, originating from a Canadian number associated with a photo of Lawrence Bishnoi, followed an Instagram post where she reflected on the trauma of being Muslim in India and drew parallels between the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the 1992 riots. The caller threatened to kill her and her father if she did not publish an article glorifying the assassins of Indira Gandhi. While Ayyub has criticized both Congress and the BJP and has historically spoken out against the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, she is now perplexed as to why she is being targeted by suspected Khalistani elements. Despite multiple police complaints over the years regarding harassment, she feels let down by the lack of action. She is particularly concerned because the recent threats included detailed knowledge of her and her family’s location, suggesting surveillance. The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed concern, but so far, police have only registered a non-cognizable offense, limiting their ability to investigate fully.

News Article:

Renowned Indian Journalist Rana Ayyub Faces Death Threats, Alleges Police Inaction

Navi Mumbai, November 8, 2025 – Award-winning journalist Rana Ayyub, known for her critical reporting on Indian politics and Hindu nationalism, is facing death threats following an Instagram post reflecting on historical communal violence. The threats, delivered via WhatsApp from a Canadian number, included explicit warnings of violence against her and her father if she did not publish an op-ed glorifying the assassins of Indira Gandhi.

Ayyub, who works with The Washington Post, told The Hindu that the caller had detailed knowledge of her family’s location, raising concerns about surveillance. She believes the threats may be linked to her criticism of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the 1992 riots, having posted on the former event days before the threat.

“Ironic that I am sharing this on the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom. Injustice begets injustice. If 1984 had been given justice, the perpetrators of 1992 – who destroyed my childhood, would not be sitting in the highest echelons of power,” she had said in her post.

“I am scared for myself, for the safety of my family,” Ayyub said. “Someone needs to find out who this person is. I need to know who is doing this to me.”

Ayyub has been targeted by online harassment and legal challenges in the past, particularly following her investigative reporting on the Gujarat riots. Despite filing numerous police complaints over the years, she says little action has been taken. In this instance, the police have only registered a non-cognizable offense, which limits their investigative powers without a court order.

“Forget giving me police security, they haven’t even registered an FIR as yet,” she lamented.

The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed concern for Ayyub’s safety and called for police protection.

Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe stated that a forensic investigation is underway, acknowledging challenges due to the international nature of the VoIP call. Deputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Dahane confirmed that permission has been obtained to investigate the non-cognizable offense.

The case has sparked renewed concerns about the safety of journalists in India, particularly those critical of the government and right-wing ideologies.

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